Risk of confidential information leaks
First written in FY2018. 2 of 4 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 14 of 75 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「Major security incidents: 0」
It disclosed a record of zero major security incidents and identified multifactor authentication, a specialized team, a CSIRT and employee training as countermeasures. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「Major security incidents: 0」
As a fiscal 2024 result related to information security risk, zero major security incidents were disclosed. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「The Group’s reputation and creditworthiness could be adversely affected if an unforeseen cyberattack by a third party on its information systems disrupted business activities, or if information held or managed by the Group were leaked and a third party acquired or used it unlawfully, potentially resulting in lawsuits seeking damages from the Group.」
In addition to the existing risk of confidential information leaks, the potential impact of cyberattacks on business activities was explicitly identified, broadening the scope of information security risk. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「If information held or managed by the Group were leaked as a result of an unforeseen event and a third party were to acquire or use it unlawfully, the Group could face lawsuits seeking damages, which could adversely affect its business, performance, reputation and creditworthiness.」
It described the leakage, unauthorized acquisition and use of confidential information concerning its and its customers’ technologies, research and development, manufacturing and sales activities, among other matters, and the resulting damages.